THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 882

"Carey, quickly, greet your godfather."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Godfather," Carey said with a warm smile.

"Wonderful, wonderful," Fortune said, pulling a pre-prepared gift from his pocket. "Carey, this is just a small token from me. You must accept it. I wish you and Caitlin's father all the best. And it would be even better if you could give our Catie a little brother or sister."

Caitlin nodded in agreement. "Grandpa's right. Mom, Dad, you should give me a little brother or sister soon. I'm lonely all by myself!" Whether it was a boy or a girl, Caitlin would welcome the new addition with open arms.

Stuart and Carey exchanged a glance, their faces flushing simultaneously.

Soon, the day of the banquet arrived. Just like at Caitlin's own welcoming party, nearly everyone with any connection to the Gonzales family was present.

The banquet began promptly at 6 p.m. Caitlin, with her arm linked through Carey's, walked step by step towards the stage in the grand hall. Stuart was already waiting on the stage.

Carey was stunning in a red evening gown, her makeup subtle and elegant. Her hair was swept up in a high chignon, revealing a pair of amethyst earrings and a matching necklace that adorned her neck. She exuded an air of classic nobility.

Caitlin, on the other hand, had opted for a complete departure from her usual style. She wore a pink princess gown, her hair styled in soft curls by a professional, with the top half pulled back and crowned with a small tiara. She looked like a fairy-tale princess come to life.

The mother-daughter duo, with their different styles and attire, showcased the distinct beauty of their respective ages.

The moment they entered, the banquet hall erupted in thunderous applause, followed by a buzz of conversation.

"Wow! The Gonzales matriarch and Miss Gonzales are absolutely gorgeous! One is charming and lively, the other gentle and refined. They're the most beautiful mother-daughter pair!"

"The Gonzales matriarch truly lives up to her reputation as the number one beauty of Neon Spire."

"No wonder Miss Gonzales is so beautiful."

A divorced woman, in her eyes, was inherently flawed.

Flossie was exasperated. "Mom, don't forget, my brother is also divorced. Not only that, he has a kid."

Flossie's older brother, Jeremiah Somerset, had been reckless in his youth. At nineteen, as a college freshman, he had gotten his girlfriend pregnant. They had no choice but to get married. Less than two years later, they decided they were incompatible and hastily divorced. The child now lived with Jeremiah. Since the divorce, Jeremiah, now twenty-eight, hadn't dated anyone, which was a constant source of worry for his mother.

Old Mrs. Somerset frowned. "How can you compare a woman to a man? A divorced man is experienced, a divorced woman is just used goods!"

In her mind, her son, even after a divorce, was a prize catch. The Gonzales family's granddaughter, no matter how special, couldn't compare.

Flossie narrowed her eyes and lowered her voice. "Mom, you can't think like that! Right now, she's the only girl in the Gonzales and Richards families. They treat her like she's made of glass! Especially those eight uncles from the Richards family... the way they look at her, it's like they're looking at a national treasure. If my brother marries her, he'll basically have a monopoly on all the business resources in both The Capital and Neon Spire! What you should be worrying about is whether the Gonzales and Richards families will even consider my brother."

Hearing Flossie's last sentence, Old Mrs. Somerset practically rolled her eyes. "Who is your brother? He's one of the Ten Outstanding Young People, a future titan of industry! Freya Gonzales is just someone's unwanted leftovers. If I go to the Gonzales family with this proposal, they'll be nothing but grateful to me! As if they're in any position to look down on your brother?"